Buick Encore: Driving and Operating / Automatic Transmission

Running the Vehicle While Parked

It is better not to park with the engine running. If the vehicle is left with the engine running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move...

Automatic Transmission

The selected gear is also shown in the instrument cluster. P : This position locks the drive wheels. Use P (Park) when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily...

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Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Home Page Features

Touch the icons on the Home Page to launch an application. Audio Touch the Audio icon to display the active audio source page. Available sources are AM, FM, SXM (if equipped), MyMedia, USB, Bluetooth, and AUX Input. Phone Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone main page...

Buick Encore 2020-2026 Owner's Manual: Defensive Driving

Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the seat belt. See Seat Belts. Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes...